Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-5-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 485-X-5-.08 - Self-Directed Study

(1) All self-directed study units shall have detailed descriptions and proof of completion or participation (certificates of completion, transcripts, certificates, etc.) that is easily verifiable in the event of an audit.

(2) Self-directed study may include:

(a) Successfully completing interior design-related HSW courses offered on-line, by pre-recorded webcast, by correspondence courses, by televised courses, or by audio/video recorded courses. All courses shall have a certificate of completion from the presenter showing verifiable course information and earned credit hours as proof of participation (i.e. IDCEC CEU course number or AIA CES course number).

(b) Gaining certification through examination from design-related organizations such as Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), etc. will earn four

(4) self-directed study units per annual reporting period for each new certification earned during that period. Annual renewals will not be accepted. Subsequent advanced or specialized certifications requiring additional examinations will be accepted. Proof of certification must be retained.

NOTE: The NCIDQ examination is NOT accepted for CEU credits.

(c) A one-time submittal of an authored and published article, research paper, or book on HSW issues or topics will earn four (4) self-directed study units for all items published during the annual reporting period combined. Proof of publication and the date is required.

(d) Registrants serving as an appointed board member on the Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers or as a member on a board of a technical professional association related to interior design (i.e. ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ, CSI, etc.) shall earn two (2) self-directed study units for all combined associations or boards for each year of service. Proof of active service during the annual reporting period is required (i.e. board minutes or work product showing active participation in board activities).

(e) Making public professional or technical HSW CEU presentations at professional association (i.e. ASID, IIDA, AIA, CSI, etc.) meetings or conferences will earn 4 self-directed study units per annual reporting period for all presentations combined during that reporting period. Proof of instruction with dates and details of the presentations shall be required. In-house presentations are not accepted.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 485-X-5-.08

New Rule: Filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2018, eff. 12/24/2018.

Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-15C-5(8).